Tusker Oktobafest brought three days of beer, music and entertainment to Covo in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi, with performances by Njerae, Willy Paul and Codeblack DJs headlining a weekend celebrating Kenyan talent and local culture.
The event, which ran from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, continued the nationwide festival’s journey following previous stops in Eldoret, Nanyuki and Mombasa.
The Kahawa Sukari edition featured a diverse lineup of DJs, performers and hosts who kept fans entertained throughout the three-day celebration.
Friday’s festivities kicked off with DJ Lisney and Brian the DJ behind the decks, while MC Jose guided the evening’s entertainment.
On Saturday, October 24, singer Willie Paul took to the stage alongside Baze to Billboardz music group and Keteh, adding to the weekend’s lively atmosphere.
The festival wrapped up on Sunday, October 25, with performances by Njerae and Codeblack DJs, bringing the Kahawa Sukari edition to a close with a mix of Kenyan sounds and homegrown talent.
Tusker Oktobafest Celebrates Kenyan Music and Culture
With free entry, the event offered fans an opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, socialise and sample Kenya Breweries Limited’s beer portfolio, which spans lagers, stouts, ciders and malts.
Rediet Yigezu, Marketing Manager at Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), said the turnout and atmosphere at Covo reflected the role of music and culture in bringing people together.
“The energy and enthusiasm witnessed at Covo, Kahawa Sukari, reflect the power of music and culture in bringing people together. Through Tusker Oktobafest, we set out to take the festival experience closer to our consumers across different regions, while celebrating the richness of Kenyan talent and the diversity of our local music scene,” said Yigezu.
She added that the latest stop reinforced the brewer’s commitment to creating experiences that celebrate local culture, support Kenyan artists and bring people together through shared interests.
“Following successful stops in Eldoret, Nanyuki and Mombasa, the Kahawa Sukari edition further reinforces our commitment to creating memorable experiences around our beer portfolio that celebrate our local culture, champion local artists and bring people together through shared passions,” she said.
Tusker Oktobafest Festival Tour Continues
The nationwide festival is scheduled to continue with more events across Kenya in the coming weeks.
The announced upcoming stops are:
November 1: 1922, Mombasa
November 7: Nebraska, Ugunja
November 14: Space Next Door, Nakuru
November 21: Big Tree, Mombasa
Beer enthusiasts can also look forward to flash sales and discounts on selected Kenya Breweries Limited products at supermarkets and participating e-commerce partners.
Fans can follow Tusker Kenya on Instagram and Facebook through @TuskerKenya for updates on upcoming festival events and promotions.
Now in its seventh year, Tusker Oktobafest was conceptualised in 2019 to celebrate beer, music and local culture through experiences featuring homegrown talent from Kenya and across East Africa.
